Staff Attorney: Paternity & Child Support Litigation

YoungWilliams; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization in Clarksdale, MS is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services related to paternity, child support, and medical support. The successful candidate will negotiate with opposing counsel, draft legal documents, and represent the state's interests. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law. Ideal candidates will have experience in domestic relations law. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law.
• Legal experience in domestic relations law is desired.
• Child support enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in child support matters.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and attend hearings.
• Draft, review, and sign legal documents.
• Advocate interests of the state in legal matters.
• Maintain systems to monitor legal cases.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Child Support Policies

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

A legal services organization in Clarksdale, MS is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services related to paternity, child support, and medical support. The successful candidate will negotiate with opposing counsel, draft legal documents, and represent the state's interests. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law. Ideal candidates will have experience in domestic relations law. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.